South Korea province deploys drones to warn elderly farmers amid heatwave
Temperatures in the eastern province, a key farming belt, have soared as high as 41.2 degrees Celsius (106.16 degrees Fahrenheit)
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Siemens rides AI boom to post its highest-ever industrial profit
Siemens said it was seeing strong demand for data centres used to process AI, as well as for AI-enabled software and devices used to control factories and build
Oil prices drive up Maurel & Prom profit, Venezuela exports seen normalising
French brokerage Portzamparc said profitability was well above its expectations, helped by higher oil prices and contained operating costs
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FTSE indexes climb on earnings optimism
The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.3% to 10,921.64 points by 0942 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.1% to 24,663.72 points
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Sterling struggles for direction before possible Hormuz deal
Global financial markets are watching events in the Middle East closely, as expectations have risen that a deal that could potentially reopen the strait – one
Motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Paget collision
Female driver and two passengers also taken to hospital
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Around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, police and other first respond
The interruption is required to
The interruption is required to facilitate essential water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades and is scheduled to commence on Thursday, 13 August 2026, with service expected to be restored by Friday, 14 August 2026. The work is necessary to reduce the risk of a significant system failure that could result in an extended loss of service.
Bermuda gamer duelling for downloads
Most college students spend their freshman year adjusting to campus life; Bermuda resident Maxwell Totten spent it creating a video game company.
The Warwick Academy graduate was part of the team behi…
The Warwick Academy graduate was part of the team behi…
Canadian denies packing cannabis in suitcase
A woman accused of a plot to smuggle cannabis into Bermuda told customs officers that a friend had packed a suitcase found to contain 29 packages of the drug.
Sandra Marrero-Guzman, 37, has denied con…
Sandra Marrero-Guzman, 37, has denied con…
Police confirm eleventh road fatality of 2026
Bermuda has recorded its eleventh road death of the year as a motorcyclist died in hospital a week after being injured in a crash in Southampton.
Police and emergency services found the man lying in …
Police and emergency services found the man lying in …
Hundreds of sites inspected in checks for fire ants
An ant expert has helped inspect more than 760 spots across the island to check for one of the world’s most invasive insects.
A government spokeswoman said the searches had taken place after red impor…
A government spokeswoman said the searches had taken place after red impor…
Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: August 5 2026
August 5 saw 455,494 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, valued at $13,209,300.00 BD. 455,494 shares were traded by Allshores Limited, closing up 3.6% at $29.00 per share. The BSX finished at 3,948.83, up 0.25% on the day. There was 1 advance, 0 declines, and 46 remained unchanged. The full report for the day …
Bermuda sailors guaranteed medals at CAC Games
Bermudian sailors Adriana Penruddocke and Sebastian Kempe are all but guaranteed medals at the Central American and Caribbean Games with only the colour to be determined.
Penruddocke continued her do…
Penruddocke continued her do…
Around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
Around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, police and other first responders were dispatched to a report of a serious two-vehicle collision involving a motor car and a motorcycle at the junction of Cobb’s Hill Road and Ord Road, Paget.
Rider seriously injured in Paget collision
A rider was taken to hospital this evening following a “serious” two-vehicle collision in Paget, police said.
A spokeswoman said around 10pm, officers and other first responders responded to a report …
A spokeswoman said around 10pm, officers and other first responders responded to a report …
As the newly renovated Palmetto
As the newly renovated Palmetto Beach Club officially opened its doors at the Fairmont Southampton, TNN News caught up with one of the young Bermudians helping lead the resort’s return—Aaron Phillips, Director of Marketing Communications.
“We have around 700 vacancies,”
“We have around 700 vacancies,” he said. “Please send us your resumes. Come down, see what we’re building, take pride in where you work, and we’ll provide training for a real career. We’ve been holding job fairs both overseas and here because we want Bermudians to come home and be part of this exciting future.”
Miles Outerbridge misses out on semi-finals at World Championships
Bermudian sprinter Miles Outerbridge clocked 10.52 seconds in the men’s 100 metres at the World Athletics Under-20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Wednesday, with his time not enough to advance to…
Bermuda under-19 rugby team show resilience in Mexico
Bermuda endured a difficult start to the Rugby Americas North Men’s Under-19 tournament on Wednesday, suffering defeats in their opening two matches.
In their first fixture in Querétaro, Mexico,, Berm…
In their first fixture in Querétaro, Mexico,, Berm…
War losses hit Vantage second-quarter profits
Vantage Group posted a $20 million profit for the second quarter — a 45 per cent year-over-year decrease, driven by war-related losses and adverse reserve development.
These were the first full-quarte…
These were the first full-quarte…
Valaris swings to profit as merger looms
Valaris returned to profit in the second quarter as it prepared to complete its $5.8 billion merger with Transocean before the end of the year.
The Bermudian-domiciled offshore drilling firm reported …
The Bermudian-domiciled offshore drilling firm reported …
Bermuda Golfers Start Competing In Bahamas
Bermuda’s men’s team finished the opening round of the 69th Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships in a three-way tie for the lead at one-under-par. Competing at Royal Blue Golf Course in Nassau, Bahamas, Bermuda ended the first day play level with the Cayman Islands and Trinidad & Tobago at the top of the men’s team standings. …
Campaign To Support Stronger Ocean Protection
Environmental organisations have launched a campaign “encouraging Bermuda residents to write to their elected representatives in support of stronger ocean protection.” A spokesperson said, “To mark World Marine Protected Areas [MPA] Day on August 1st, the Bermuda National Trust, Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] and Nonsuch Expeditions, through the OurOcean campaign, are proud to launch …
Police Renew Appeal In Jahkobi Smith Murder
Nine years after the fatal stabbing of Jahkobi Smith, the police are renewing their appeal for information, urging anyone with knowledge of the 2017 murder to come forward and help bring those responsible to justice. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service is renewing its appeal for information regarding the murder of Jahkobi Smith, …
Bike crash proves fatal
The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the island has now suffered its 11th road fatality of 2026.
At approximately 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 25, Police a
Palmetto Club ushers in new era for tourism
Chris Maybury of Westend Properties wants Bermuda to see the opening of the Palmetto Beach Club as proof that the massive redevelopment of the Fairmont Southamp
DHT reports record $362.9m six-month profit
DHT Holdings has reported a record-breaking six-month profit of $362.9 million, equivalent to $2.25 per share, breaking its 2020 record of $266.3 million.
The Bermudian-domiciled oil tanker operator f…
The Bermudian-domiciled oil tanker operator f…
Axis expands with Dual casualty deal
Axis Capital has agreed to acquire the renewal rights to Dual North America’s excess liability business to strengthen its casualty operations in the United States.
The transaction will give Axis, the …
The transaction will give Axis, the …
Southampton PLP members are warmly
Southampton PLP members are warmly invited to attend a Team Hayward Meet & Greet with the Hon. Jason Hayward, Minister of Economy and Labour.
Minister Praises Young Bermuda Leaders
Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors Tinee Furbert praised Bermuda’s young leaders following their participation in the PeerForward Summer Leadership Workshop at Virginia Commonwealth University. A Government spokesperson said, “The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, has praised Bermuda’s young leaders following her participation in the PeerForward Summer …
Google shakes up AI leadership as DeepMind chief shifts role
The shakeup comes during a pivotal juncture for Google DeepMind: the flagship version of its latest Gemini model remains unreleased despite a planned June launc
Defunct SpaceX rocket crashes into the moon, kicks up dust
The school-bus-size object is the second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket that had launched a lunar lander from Firefly Aerospace toward the moon in January 20
Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
While President Donald Trump has said a deal reopening the strait is imminent, U.S. officials have repeatedly insisted they would never agree to Iran controllin
Explosive drone at German airport raises new danger, minister says
Germany opened a counterterrorism investigation on Wednesday after the drone prompted the closure of parts of one of Europe’s biggest cargo hubs
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Hiscox first-half profit falls despite stronger underwriting
Hiscox has reported a 30 per cent increase in its insurance service result for the first half of the year as premium growth and better underwriting offset a steep decline in investment returns.
The Be…
The Be…
Police Confirm: Man Dies After Collision
A male motorcycle rider has died following a collision in Southampton, the police have confirmed. A police spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Police Service can confirm the island has now suffered its 11th road fatality of 2026. “At approximately 7:00 p.m., on Saturday, July 25, Police and Emergency Medical Services personnel, attended a single-vehicle road traffic …
St George’s Flushing Water Service Interruption
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advised residents and stakeholders in St. George’s of a “temporary disruption to the Government-provided flushing water supply.” A Government spokesperson said, “The interruption is required to facilitate essential water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades and is scheduled to commence on Thursday, 13 August 2026, with service expected to be …
Future public servants honoured at scholarship award ceremony
Eight scholarship awardees and five graduates were honoured for their hard work and dedication to providing crucial services to Bermuda.
The Public Service Scholarship Award Ceremony recognised stude…
The Public Service Scholarship Award Ceremony recognised stude…
Police confirm 11th road fatality of 2026
Bermuda has recorded its 11th road death of the year after a motorcyclist died in hospital a week after being injured in a crash in Southampton.
Police and emergency services found the man lying in t…
Police and emergency services found the man lying in t…
Allshores sees $13.2m trade on BSX
More than $13.2 million worth of Allshores stock was traded on the Bermuda Stock Exchange today.
The insurer gained $1, or 3.6 per cent, to close on $29, as 455,494 shares changed hands.
With Allshore…
The insurer gained $1, or 3.6 per cent, to close on $29, as 455,494 shares changed hands.
With Allshore…
Bermudian students tackle leadership workshop
A cadre of Bermudian students were praised for their recent completion of an intensive four-day leadership conference in Virginia.
Fifteen Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy students took part…
Fifteen Berkeley Institute and CedarBridge Academy students took part…
Stephen Weinstein’s Florida insurer nominated for award
Stephen Weinstein’s new Florida insurer has been shortlisted for an industry publication’s 2026 Start-Up of the Year award.
The St Petersburg-based property insurer, Mangrove Property Insurance Compan…
The St Petersburg-based property insurer, Mangrove Property Insurance Compan…
AM Best: Life re/insurers ramp up hard-to-value bond holdings
US insurers have more than doubled their holdings of hard-to-value bonds over the past decade, with the life re/insurers spearheading the growth.
A new report from AM Best finds that the life sector a…
A new report from AM Best finds that the life sector a…
Police renew witness appeal for 2017 murder
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses on the ninth anniversary of a fatal stabbing which occurred in Sandys.
Jahkobi Smith was stabbed at around 7.15pm on July 29, 2017 following an altercation a…
Jahkobi Smith was stabbed at around 7.15pm on July 29, 2017 following an altercation a…
Police make fresh appeal in nine-year-old murder case
The Bermuda Police Service is renewing its appeal for information regarding the murder of Jahkobi Smith, which occurred at approximately 7:15 p.m., on Saturday,
Praise you our young leaders at overseas workshop
The Hon. Tinee Furbert, JP, MP, Minister of Youth, Social Development and Seniors, has praised Bermuda’s young leaders following her participation in the
Beazley exceeds Bermuda property treaty targets
Beazley has soared past its early targets for property treaty business in Bermuda less than four months after it started underwriting from the island.
The specialist insurer said demand for the new o…
The specialist insurer said demand for the new o…
LOM partners with Sargasso Sea convservation group
LOM Financial announced a three-year charitable partnership with the Sargasso Sea Commission, the non-governmental organisation dedicated to the conservation of the Sargasso Sea.
The Bermudian-based i…
The Bermudian-based i…
Temporary flushing water interruption for St George’s
Residents and stakeholders in St George’s have been warned of a temporary disruption to the government-provided flushing water supply on August 13 and 14.
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment …
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment …
Young triathletes gain valuable experience at US Champs
Six young triathletes from Bermuda produced fine performances at the United States Triathlon Youth and Junior National Championships in West Chester, Ohio, last weekend.
Rohan Roopra, Gianluca Bortoli…
Rohan Roopra, Gianluca Bortoli…